Condolence messages continue to pour in following the death of Imrongsungba Imchen, who succumbed to injuries sustained in poll-related violence at Longkhum village under the 28 Koridang Assembly Constituency.
In a statement, BJP candidate Daochier I Imchen expressed deep grief over the loss, describing the deceased as a close friend. “Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of my dear friend Imrongsungba Imchen, whose life was cruelly cut short in the senseless poll-related violence at Longkhum,” he said. He added that the incident was not just a personal loss but “a wound to the conscience of our society.”
Condemning the violence, he stated, “No political rivalry, no difference in ideology, can ever justify such barbarity. When violence supplants dialogue, democracy itself is diminished.” He also expressed solidarity with the bereaved family and prayed for justice and eternal peace for the departed soul.
In a separate condolence message, Independent candidate Major Toshikaba (Retd) also expressed sorrow over the incident. “I am deeply saddened to learn about the passing away of our brother from Longkhum village, Mr. Imrongsungba Imchen. I extend my sincerest condolences to the bereaved family,” he said.
Strongly condemning the violence, Toshikaba stated, “The violence that has led to this tragic loss has no place in a civilized society, and I strongly condemn it, may truth prevail and may justice be delivered.” He appealed to the people of Longkhum and Koridang to maintain peace and uphold democratic values, urging them “to refrain from violence and ensure a free, fair, and peaceful election in the spirit of true democracy.”
Both leaders prayed for eternal peace for the departed soul and called for unity and restraint in the constituency.